Peer Support Specialist - CCBHC

Department:

4000 - CCBHC

Location:

San Antonio, TX

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (varies)

PURPOSE

The Peer Support Specialist uses their lived experience of recovery from mental health or substance use disorders, plus skills learned in formal training, to deliver trauma-informed services in behavioral health settings to promote recovery and resiliency.

TASKS

Under supervision and as part of a support team, provide peer-to-peer services to consumers, assisting them to achieve their recovery goals

Arrange recovery support services per the recovery plan, identfiy and address barriers to recovery, and foster recovery assets

Establish and develop appropriate consumer relationships of trust, hope and empowerment by sharing own lived experiences to facilitate achievement of consumersí recovery goals; provide community outreach

Provide peer bridge services to assist individuals transitioning between residential or inpatient settings to the community

6. Ensure clinical documentation is submitted in accordance with Center standards and meets all designated requirements.7. Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED

Be able to become a certified peer within one year of employment by utilizing resources and support by CHCS.

Self-identified as having direct personal experience living with mental illness and/or substance use recovery, with a primary diagnosis of mental illness or dual diagnosis or parent or primary care giver of a child with special needs and/or social, emotional, or behavioral challenges; experience in navigating systems to obtain services for their child/family;

One (1) year of experience working on recovery and able to manage own wellness

Agree to disclose own mental illness or substance use diagnosis for the purpose of educating, role modeling and providing hope to others about the reality of recovery

Able to provide advocacy with a non-judgmental approach to working with families

Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies

Must maintain a valid driverís license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Companyís auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business

Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete SAMA and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.

Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), and using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally transfer a consumer.

PREFERRED

CPS (Certified Peer Specialist) certification

Experience working in an organization providing mental health, and/or substance use services

Experience with or knowledge of well-ness oriented trauma-informed care

Recruiting and retaining talented individuals is important to us. At the Center for Health Care Services, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, affordable health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities and generous retirement savings options.

We have wide range of career opportunities and hope you will join us in our mission!